Canadian Revenue Agency Name Change

The Canadian Revenue Agency need to be told as soon as you change your name and also if your domestic situation has changed (such as marriage, divorce or common law partnership).

If only your first name OR your last name has changed, you can change names over the phone, or in writing. If both your names have changed, you should send a letter. You can access the letter via the link below.

Need to notify other companies of your name change?

If you've changed names, you also need to update your driver's license, provincial health care card, passport and social insurance card. There's also a range of other companies to notify, such as gas, power, insurance and more. Get detailed name change procedures for all the necessary companies via the button below.

Whilst it is common for married name change to take place within a few months of a wedding, there is no legal time frame required. It's best to follow our advice so you don't have problems proving identity. MORE